High School Service Intern

RDO Equipment Co.; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Defined program for success

Job summary

RDO Equipment Co. in Kalispell, MT is offering a High School Intern program that lets students earn while they learn. You’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-leading equipment, observe how a dealership operates, and develop practical skills alongside seasoned team members.

Responsibilities include assisting technicians with repairs and maintenance, supporting parts and showroom operations, and helping with facility and yard upkeep. Minimum age 16 and valid US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Maintain acceptable attendance while balancing school and work commitments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers and team members.
• Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Get hands-on experience: assisting technicians with equipment repair and maintenance.
• Explore dealership operations: by supporting the parts department and showroom.
• Help keep the action moving: through facility, yard, and equipment upkeep.
• Learn from experienced professionals: through training, team meetings, and real-world work experiences.
• Build skills for your future: while working safely, serving customers, and contributing to a great team.

Skills

Customer service mindset

Communication skills

Reliability

Work authorization

Job description

If you enjoy learning by doing, this opportunity is for you. As a High School Intern, you'll gain hands‑on experience working with industry‑leading equipment, learn how a dealership operates, and build practical skills alongside experienced team members. You'll earn while you learn, explore different career paths, and discover what it's like to be part of a team that keeps our customers and communities moving forward. see where a career with RDO Equipment Co. can take you!

What's In It For You:

• $18 - $20/hr
• Paid internship employment while attending high school.
• A defined program that sets you up for success.
• A company that lives by its core values: they're not just words on a wall - they're how we work, grow, and lead.

Why RDO?

When you join RDO Equipment Co., you'll become part of an industry‑leading team providing a world‑class experience for customers who do vital work. We deal in iron from the world's leading equipment and technology manufacturers, but we're a people business first. RDO has grown from humble roots, guided by a family's values, and shaped by the strengths, voices and entrepreneurism of our team members.

Join RDO Equipment Co. in Kalispell, where you'll enter a team of people passionate about heavy construction machinery, parts and service. As one of our Mountain Construction stores, the Kalispell team supplies and services machinery from manufacturers like John Deere, Wirtgen and Topcon. In the Midwest, this machinery is vital to progress within industries like mining, construction and oil and gas. Join our team and make an impact on the Kalispell community and beyond.

What You Will Do:

• Get hands‑on experience: assisting technicians with equipment repair and maintenance.
• Explore dealership operations: by supporting the parts department and showroom.
• Help keep the action moving: through facility, yard, and equipment upkeep.
• Learn from experienced professionals: through training, team meetings, and real‑world work experiences.
• Build skills for your future: while working safely, serving customers, and contributing to a great team.
• For a complete list of duties and responsibilities,

What You Will Need:

• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 16 years old.
• Reliability: Maintain acceptable attendance while balancing school and work commitments.
• Communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service mindset: Ability to interact professionally with customers and team members.

• Valid work authorization: Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Updated facilities: Newly renovated shop and wash bay.
• Diverse product offerings: Sell and service lawn, land and compact construction equipment.
• Wide customer base: Opportunities to work alongside customers throughout the region.
• A supportive team: that's as invested in your success as their own as well as opportunities to build on camaraderie throughout the year.
• Opportunities to: grow, learn, and lead in the industry.

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